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The Agent Loves:
"Hillcrest is a rare blend of historic character and considered modern renovation - with flexible living across two levels, quality finishes throughout, and an elevated position just minutes from Maitland's heart."
The Location:
Maitland's historic streets are lined with character-filled buildings, offering boutique shopping, cosy cafés, and an ever-growing dining scene. With the Hunter River flowing through the city, plenty of green spaces to explore, and easy access to Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and wine country, Maitland is perfectly placed for both relaxation and adventure. It's a thriving hub with a warm, connected country-town feel.
Maitland 2 mins (0.5 km)
Stockland Green Hills 9 mins (5.6 km)
Newcastle 40 mins (34.4 km)
The Snapshot:
Hillcrest delivers the kind of backyard lifestyle only reserved for luxury and then adds heritage charm, thoughtful details and sunset views for good measure. The fully refurbished freshwater pool creates a perfect setting for afternoon swims that roll into golden hour, while a professional half-court basketball setup brings weekend tournaments home. With elevated outlooks towards Walka Waterworks and protected rural land, this is a standout family entertainer in a quiet, tightly held street.
The Home:
Hillcrest at 16 Adams Street is one of those homes that stops you in your tracks. Built in the 1880s for former Maitland Mayor Frederick William Thursby, it is a landmark residence with a true sense of story, beautifully updated for modern family life, and perfectly positioned to soak up sweeping views across to Walka Water Works and the open rural land beyond.
From the moment you arrive, there's an undeniable sense of character - the brick-paved entry, wraparound verandah, original iron posts and lacework, and that iconic cricket-bat style front door, crowned by a stained-glass panel marking Hillcrest's early chapter.
Inside, the upper level is all light, height, and classic detail. Soaring 12-foot ceilings, decorative cornices and ceiling roses, original fireplaces and heritage windows set the tone, while polished timber floors carry you through generous living zones made for both entertaining and everyday ease. French doors connect to the tiled porch and deck, where the view really earns its applause.
Accommodation upstairs is impressively flexible, with a master suite featuring a built-in robe and ensuite, plus an adjoining nursery/bedroom that can be opened to the living area if you'd like an alternative layout. A separate powder room, the addition of a mudroom, and a study nook round out the practicalities.
Downstairs continues the home's confident blend of old and new - exposed brickwork with refreshed mortar and a soft mortar wash, polished concrete underfoot, and beautiful stone details revealed during the renovation. Two additional bedrooms are supported by a renovated bathroom and laundry, while a second living zone opens via sliders to an exceptional all-weather entertaining area.
A fully refurbished 80,000L freshwater pool takes pride of place, while terraced sandstone landscaping creates natural zones for lounging and entertaining, with ironbark pathways connecting each level. Add the professional half-court basketball setup, a powered garden shed with skylight and workbench, and a large carport, and you've got a home that's as functional as it is unforgettable.
Hillcrest is heritage done properly: lovingly preserved, intelligently improved, and ready to be lived in with real joy.
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